Job Description
Supplier Technologist
Up to £40,000
Near Bath
Monday to Friday - Days
Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well established food manufacturer near Bath for an experienced Supplier Technologist to support the Technical Team, acting as the key link between the business and its suppliers. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility alongside hands on technical involvement within a fast paced food manufacturing environment.
The role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and commercially focused technical team within a high standard food production operation.
* Bonus Scheme
* Option to purchase additional annual leave days
* Life assurance
* Perkbox and retail discounts
As a Supplier Technologist your key responsibilities will include:
* Managing supplier approval processes and maintaining the approved supplier list.
* Reviewing and approving raw material and packaging specifications.
* Ensuring suppliers meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements.
* Conducting supplier risk assessments and supporting vulnerability & traceability processes.
* Liaising with suppliers to resolve technical queries, non-conformance and performance issues.
* Supporting supplier audits and reviewing supplier documentation (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, certifications).
* Working cross-functionally with NPD, Technical and Procurement teams on new raw material launches.
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
What You'll Bring:
* Experienced in a technical role within food manufacturing: with a focus on product specifications & supplier approval.
* Ideally degree educated in a relevant subject such as Food Science or Food Technology.
* Strong understanding of food safety legislation, supplier assurance, and retailer/customer standards.
* Experience managing specifications and supplier documentation.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
* Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
* Experience across chilled, ambient, or short shelf-life products would be advantageous.
* A willingness to travel as the role will include occasional supplier visits.
* UK driving licence and valid passport.
Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.
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